Description
The Master’s in Global Health (MASAG) equips you with the skills and knowledge to improve the effectiveness of health systems through assertive evaluation of environmental conditions, resource optimization, and the development and implementation of innovative solutions and initiatives in the field of global health.
World-class expert guests
years program duration
Synchronous distance-learning
Objective
You will be trained to participate in, lead, and coordinate projects in the field of global health in an innovative and sustainable manner. You will develop skills to efficiently manage resources, understand the impact of public policies, promote entrepreneurship, and design effective solutions to global health challenges. Additionally, you will be equipped to provide highly specialized consulting and advisory services, applying your knowledge in diverse international contexts and contributing to the strengthening of health systems in a globalized environment.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Develop skills to formulate and execute strategies and practices in global health aimed at improving the efficiency, equity, and sustainability of health systems.
- Assess, plan, and lead actions related to human resource management, resource optimization, public policy analysis, implementation of innovative strategies, and entrepreneurship development in the field of health.
- Carry out professional work with a focus on equity, social responsibility, collective well-being, transformative leadership, and adaptability to the ongoing global health challenges.
Admission Profile
- Hold a professional degree in medicine or a related discipline.
- Have relevant work experience.
- Possess basic knowledge of scientific methodology and the epidemiological method.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude toward change.
- Be adaptable to international cultural environments and capable of understanding and translating English.
- Exhibit analytical, creative, innovative, and visionary thinking.
- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, a commitment to academic growth, and self-directed learning.
- Show the ability to analyze and synthesize information for problem-solving.
- Integrate responsibility and leadership within the health team.
- Exhibit perseverance in professional development.
Graduate Profile
Upon completing the Master’s program, you will acquire the following knowledge:
- Analyze health problems from multiple perspectives, considering social, economic, and cultural factors to address the complex challenges of global health.
- Understand the ethical and bioethical implications of decision-making in global health, ensuring a sensitive and human-centered approach to interventions.
- Master research methodologies and data analysis techniques applied to global health, enabling rigorous evaluation of strategies and the generation of robust evidence.
- Deeply understand social determinants of health and their impact on health disparities, identifying key areas for intervention.
- Become familiar with advanced technologies for diagnosing and monitoring health on a global scale, facilitating the implementation of innovative approaches in the field of health.
- Grasp concepts of sustainability and equity in global health, developing solutions that promote long-term well-being and equitable access.
Upon completing the Master’s program, you will develop the following skills:
- Design targeted intervention strategies for global health contexts, considering cultural and social diversity to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of health interventions in diverse settings, applying rigorous scientific methods to make informed decisions.
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to address global health challenges, fostering effective communication and integrating diverse perspectives.
- Apply specialized research methods in global health, interpreting and communicating results with scientific and ethical rigor.
- Integrate multidisciplinary perspectives into clinical and management decision-making in global health, promoting holistic and effective solutions.
- Lead health promotion and disease prevention projects at a global level, leveraging evidence-based and inclusive approaches to positively impact communities.
- Encourage active community participation in health decision-making, respecting autonomy and empowering individuals.
Upon completing the Master’s program, you will embody the following attitudes:
- Demonstrate cognitive abilities and relevant knowledge applied to scientific and professional activities.
- Communicate effectively with diverse audiences on global health topics, conveying complex information in a clear and understandable manner.
- Integrate cultural sensitivity and competence in delivering healthcare, ensuring appropriate and respectful attention to individual and cultural needs.
- Advocate for equity and universal access to healthcare services, considering gender factors and human rights to promote fair and accessible health systems.
- Contribute to the development of inclusive health policies and programs that respect human rights, working toward equitable and sustainable health systems.
- Apply ethical and professional principles in all aspects of global health practice.
- Exercise self-criticism to recognize personal limitations, seek support when necessary, and refer patients appropriately when required.
Live an experience abroad
Have an academic experience abroad for a summer, a semester or a year.
See moreCurriculum
Consult the courses that you will take in the Master’s Degree Program in Global Health
| Course | Credits |
| Global Health and Development | 3 credits |
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 6 credits |
| Social Determinants of Health | 3 credits |
| Course | Credits |
| Leadership and Ethics in Health | 3 credits |
| Health Policies and Systems | 6 credits |
| Workshop on Health Policy Analysis | 3 credits |
| Course | Credits |
| Health Policy and Economics | 3 credits |
| Workshop on Collaboration Strategies in Intercultural Settings | 6 credits |
| Workshop on Data Analysis in Global Health | 3 credits |
| Course | Credits |
| Program and Project Management | 3 credits |
| Environmental Health and Sustainability | 6 credits |
| Research Methods in Global Health | 3 credits |
| Course | Credits |
| Innovation and Global Health | 3 credits |
| Workshop on Creativity and Innovation | 3 credits |
| Pandemics and Health Emergencies | 3 credits |
| Project Design I | 3 credits |
| Course | Credits |
| Health Communication | 3 credits |
| Project Design II | 6 credits |
